Thailand's harsh lèse majesté law, which has jailed hundreds for criticizing the monarchy, highlights severe restrictions on free speech and political dissent in the country.
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Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.
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